Bank effect seen in $8M tanker strike on South Carolina pier
A tank vessel struck a pier at Joint Base Charleston’s Naval Weapons Station in South Carolina after a pilot allowed the vessel to get too close to a riverbank and experiencing bank
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Tariffs set to dramatically reduce U.S. port traffic
With sweeping tariffs now imposed on all U.S. trading partners, import cargo at the nation’s major container ports is expected to drop dramatically beginning next month, according to the Global Port Tracker
VIDEO: World’s largest suction sails installed on juice tanker
Spanish-headquartered wind-assisted propulsion system innovator bound4blue reports that the world’s largest suction sails have now been installed on the Louis Dreyfus Company-chartered juice tanker M/V Atlantic Orchard. The four 26-meter high eSAILs
Wärtsilä introduces new methane slip reduction solution
Wärtsilä has introduced a new methane slip reduction solution for its Wärtsilä 50DF dual-fuel engine. The new technology converts Wärtsilä 50DF dual-fuel (DF) engines to spark gas (SG) operation. This enables a
FMD signs MOU with HD Hyundai Heavy industries
Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD),and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore opportunities for collaboration on future international Navy initiatives. The signing ceremony took place at
Viking claims hydrogen-powered cruise ship world first for Viking Libra
Viking (NYSE: VIK) and Fincantieri today announced details of the Viking Libra, the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship, capable of operating with zero emissions. They also announced that contracts have been signed
Chris Boyd named new managing director of Van Ameyde Marine UK
Rotterdam-headquartered global marine surveying and consultancy firm Van Ameyde Marine has appointed Chris Boyd as the new managing director of Van Ameyde Marine, UK. With over 30 years’ experience in the maritime
Q&A: Decarbonization 2.0 with Svitzer
Marine Log recently spoke with Gareth Prowse, head of decarbonization at Denmark-based Svitzer, on Svitzer’s strategies and technologies for enhancing efficiency and sustainability in port operations. Marine Log (ML): Svitzer operates in
Cathy Hammond receives 2025 Mike Rushing Legacy Service Award
The Mike Rushing Legacy Service Award selection committee has selected Cathy Hammond, CEO and owner of Hebron, Ky.-based Inland Marine Service, as its second annual recipient of the award. The award, named
Port of Brunswick sets auto, machinery handling record
The Port of Brunswick, Ga,, now the busiest in the U.S. for vehicles and heavy equipment, handled an all-time record of 91,360 units of roll-on/roll-off cargo in March, up 18% or 14,125